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Kuleba: Russia has rejected the possibility of making an exchange for Savchenko and other political prisoners
Dmytro Kuleba, Special Envoy of Ukraine's Foreign Ministry, spoke recently about the liberation of Nadiya Savchenko. Russia rejected making any agreement with Ukraine about the release of Savchenko, a Ukrainian pilot, as well as other political prisoners being held in Russia. Kuleba says that is the reason their liberation can only be achieved with the help of international pressure."Although we started with the understanding that Russia can be negotiated with to find compromises and …
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The persecution of Crimean Tatars will be the theme of Dzhemilev's speech at the UN
Mustafa Dzhemilev, Commissioner of the President of Ukraine for the Affairs of the Crimean Tatars spoke about his upcoming speech at the UN Security Council during the “Your Freedom” program at Radio Freedom. He said that he would talk about the situation in Crimea, particularly the Mejlis of the Crimean Tatars, whose activities the Russian-controlled authorities want to ban, as reported by Krym.Realii.According to Dzhemilev, if the Mejlis is recognized as an 'extremist organization' by the de …
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Lesya Ukrainka Museum in Crimea could be shut down
The museum of Ukrainian writer Lesya Ukrainka in the city of Yalta in Russian-occupied Crimea might be shut down, according to the museum's founder Svitlana Kocherga, who stressed the importance of preserving cultural heritage in an interview with Krym.Reallii.
"I'm worried whether this museum will keep on working or whether it stays there at all. The authorities might leave a room or something, but the museum as it is might cease to exist. I assume it will be restored and re-opened, but it …
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Ukrainian Ambassador to Germany: Berlin is too friendly towards Moscow
The Ambassador of Ukraine to Germany, Andriy Melnyk, stated that Berlin is "too friendly towards Russia". Melnyk believes that the German government tries to shift the blame to Ukraine for the slow implementation of the Minsk Agreements.
According to Melnyk, Germany is seeking favors from Russia, Deutsche Welle reported referring to the DPA Agency.
The Ukrainian Ambassador to Germany believes that Berlin is sending the wrong signals to Moscow. "Moscow perceives these signals of reconciliation …
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Vera Savchenko says her sister intends to resume hunger strike after verdict is announced
Vera Savchenko, sister of Nadiya Savchenko, said that Nadiya intends to resume her hunger strike after the verdict is announced, which is scheduled for March 21 and 22.
As Vera said to the broadcast television "5 Channel" on the phone, she and their mother are not allowed to visit, nor are Ukrainian doctors, but only members of the Local Public Monitoring Commission. According to her, they gave Nadiya Savchenko baby food to stop the dry fast.
According to the lawyers, the health status of …
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American NGO added to the list of 'undesirable organizations' by Russian Ministry of Justice
The Russian General Prosecutor's Office said that activities of yet another non-governmental organization from the United States, the National Democratic Institute for International Affairs (NDI), are “undesirable” on the territory of Russia. This was information was posted on the website of the Russian agency, as reported by Grani.
According to the Prosecutor's Office, activities of the NDI are a threat to the foundations of the constitutional order and security of Russia. "Details of the …
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Georgia refuses to purchase more gas from Gazprom
Georgia has no need to purchase additional gas from Russia's Gazprom, the Minister of Energy of Georgia, Kakha Kaladze, said on Friday, Georgia Online writes.
"The talks with Gazprom have not yet been completed and the contract not yet executed. A few days ago we sent them our final offer, which was announced by Georgia. We should continue to receive 10 percent in raw form, i.e. natural gas. We do not need additional volumes. Georgia will be provided with gas within a few years," the Minister …
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Russia to close UN High Commissioner for Human Rights office in Moscow
Russian authorities intend to close the Moscow Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR). This was stated by the UN Commissioner Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein, speaking at the Human Rights Council session in Geneva, the BBC reported.
"I am concerned about the signals received from the government that indicate an intention to close our office in Moscow" Al Hussein said. According to him, it's necessary to intensify communication with the Russian authorities, including discussion of …
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Savchenko's lawyer says letter sent to her client from Poroshenko is a fake
Nadiya Savchenko’s lawyer, Mark Feygin, has reported that a letter sent to her from Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko, is a fake. Feygin had previously published the letter.
“This morning, the Consulate General of Ukraine, Vitaly Moskalenko, and I have been part of a special operation. The fake letter given to Nadiya, which was allegedly written by the President of Ukraine, was aimed at discouraging her from her dry hunger strike,” Feygin said.
According to him, Moskalenko received a phone …
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Amnesty International: Russia fails to protect those who defend human rights
Amnesty International released a statement on Friday in which it criticized the Russian government for failing to protect those who promote human rights.
According to Amnesty International, the violent attack on human rights defenders and journalists in the Russian territory of Ingeshetia “is further evidence of the authorities’ abject failure to protect those who work to safeguard human rights.”
The statement comes after members of the Committee for the Prevention of Torture as well as …